Note: Format above is notional in that all codes (except Canada IDD) may vary in length. For instance, country codes can be 1-digit, 2-digits, or 3-digits long - e.g., +1 for USA / Canada, +44 for UK, +971 for UAE / Dubai. Smaller countries may not use area codes. Check to verify particulars before dialing.

Outbound International Phone Number Format

To call from Toronto to another country, you want to dial an international phone number formatted like this:

011

ccc

aaa

nnn nnnn

CanadaIDD

countrycode

areacode

localnumber

Note: Format above is notional in that all codes (except Canada IDD) may vary in length. For instance, country codes can be 1-digit, 2-digits, or 3-digits long - e.g., +1 for USA / Canada, +44 for UK, +971 for UAE / Dubai. Smaller countries may not use area codes. Check to verify particulars before dialing.

List of Country Codes

Note: the 'aaa nnn nnnn' area code and subscriber number format are illustrative. Area code usage and length varies from country to country. Local number length also varies from place to place. If you aren't sure about your local phone, please consult other sources to verify it.

Outbound Dialing Codes to Selected Countries

Calling to...

Country Code

Outbound PhoneNumber Format

THE AMERICAS

Brazil

+55

011 55 aaa nnn nnnn

Mexico

+52

011 52 aaa nnn nnnn

United States*

+1

1 aaa nnn nnnn*

EUROPE

France

+33

011 33 aaa nnn nnnn

Germany

+49

011 49 aaa nnn nnnn

Ireland

+353

011 353 aaa nnn nnnn

Italy

+39

011 39 aaa nnn nnnn

Netherlands

+31

011 31 aaa nnn nnnn

United Kingdom

+44

011 44 aaa nnn nnnn

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

Kuwait

+965

011 965 aaa nnn nnnn

Nigeria

+234

011 234 aaa nnn nnnn

Qatar

+974

011 974 aaa nnn nnnn

Saudi Arabia

+966

011 966 aaa nnn nnnn

South Africa

+27

011 27 aaa nnn nnnn

UAE / Dubai

+971

011 971 aaa nnn nnnn

ASIA PACIFIC

Australia

+61

011 61 aaa nnn nnnn

China

+86

011 86 aaa nnn nnnn

Hong Kong

+852

011 852 aaa nnn nnnn

India

+91

011 91 aaa nnn nnnn

Japan

+81

011 81 aaa nnn nnnn

New Zealand

+64

011 64 aaa nnn nnnn

Pakistan

+92

011 92 aaa nnn nnnn

Philippines

+63

011 63 aaa nnn nnnn

Singapore

+65

011 65 aaa nnn nnnn

Note:

Country codes, area codes, and local phone numbers all vary in length. For instance, country codes can be 1-, 2-, or 3-digits long - e.g., +1 for USA / Canada, +44 for UK, +971 for UAE / Dubai. Please check specifics for each country before dialing.

Dial to Any Country from Toronto

Follow the dialing steps below to place an international call from Toronto, Canada to any country worldwide.

Additional and/or different steps may be required if you are using a calling card or a VoIP internet phone service. If you are using one of these, follow these links for additional dialing info: calling card dialingVoIP dialing. These are written for inbound dialing, but apply equally well for outbound.

1. Dial Canada international access code / IDD: &nbsp011&nbsp

Note: when dialing other countries in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), including the United States, Jamaica, and numerous Caribbean nations, no IDD is required. So, skip to step #2. NANP dialing information

2. Dial destination country code: &nbspccc

Find and dial your destination country's country calling code. This is normally a 1- to 3-digit number. Lookup country codes

Written phone numbers sometimes include the national long distance dialing codes along with the local phone number. The most common long distance dialing code (or 'NDD') is '0', but there are others. Some smaller countries don't use them at all. If your local phone number starts with a '0', it is probably best to remove it.

The NDD for the USA, Canada, and numerous smaller North American countries is '1' which is the same as their country code. For inbound international dialing, use only a single '1' to represent the country code.

4. Dial local area code: &nbspaaa

Outside Canada, area codes may or may not be written out as part of the phone number. Sometimes it is hard to tell either way, but if the country you are dialing uses area codes, you will need to dial it for international calling. Some smaller countries do not use area codes.

Worldwide, area codes can vary in length from 1 to as many as 4 digits.

5. Dial destination local phone number: nnn nnnn

The length and written format of local phone numbers varies widely around the world. You will need the correct local phone number to complete your call.